Theresa “Terry” Smith
Thursday, February 25, 1932
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Age:
84 years old
Thursday, February 25, 1932
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Age:
84 years old
Thursday, February 25, 1932
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Age:
84 years old
Theresa “Terry” Smith
Theresa LaVonne “Terry” Smith, age 84 of Zumbro Falls, died on January 3, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys’ Campus.
Terry Christensen was born on February 25, 1932 in Tyler, MN to Harold and Lucille (Krier) Christensen. She graduated from Tyler High School in 1950. She worked at the Chat-n-Chew Restaurant as a waitress for a year. At the end of 1950 she moved to Rochester. There she met Vernon F. Smith in 1950. In 1955 the couple was married at the Little Brown Church in Iowa.
Over the course of 44 years, she worked as a waitress at Green Parrot, Michael’s, Country Kitchen, Tooties Cafe’, and room service for the Kahler Hotel. Her most recent job was Housekeeper at Methodist Hospital, retiring after 14 years of service.
Terry and Vernon moved out of Rochester to Lake Zumbro in the mid 1970’s where they built their dream-home and retired.
She spent her life surrounded by friends, boating, camping, and just enjoying what life had to offer. She was loved at adored by all who knew her and will truly be missed.
Terry is survived by her husband, Vernon Fredrick Smith of Lake Zumbro; two children, Pamela Kiehne of Grand Meadow, and Wayne Smith of Rochester; seven grandchildren, Shannon (Justin) Moberg of Eagan, MN, Christopher Kiehne of Big Lake, MN, Stephanie (Corey) Knutson of Rochester, Jonathan Kiehne of Eden Prairie, MN, Jeff of Rochester, Vanessa Smith of LaVerne AL, Brysen Smith of LaVerne, AL; four great-grandchildren, Violet, William, Carley, and Landon; brothers, John “Jack” (Eleanor) Christensen of Rochester, and Victor (Marge) Christensen of Coon Rapids, MN.
Terry is preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and Harold; three brothers, Fred, Dennis, and baby boy; one sister, Janie (Herman) Selner, and a granddaughter, Sherri Kiehne.
The Memorial Service for Terry will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:00AM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Condolences
The family of Theresa “Terry” Smith has received the following condolences.
Vern and family,
I am so sadden by the loss of Terry. I worked with her at Methodist. I loved her spunkiness and she always had me laughing. Sending hugs and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Please be encouraged.
Truly I tell you today, you will be with me in paradise
Luke 23:43
The loss of a loved one is a very sad a heavy load to bare. May you find comfort at Acts 24:15 "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Vern, Pam , Wayne and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Wife, Mother, and Sister. She was a good woman!
I have good memories of spending time with you as a child! Know that she is heaven with the rest of our loved ones. My Mom said she always wrote her and sent a card on her birthday.
God Bless all of you!
Joe